A/N: Well, I don't have much to say at this time...but I'm sure there will be more at the end ;) I'm super sick with some sort of infection (sinus or something), so my days have been filled with laying around the house, not getting any work done and my head throbbing so hard the puter screen was making me sick it was so bright! So, I'm feeling a lil bit better and just felt the need to get the next chapter out! Shall we see what our awesome 3some is going to do to test the bonds between all of them?
DISCLAIMER: Nope...still not mine :( At least I get to play with her minions ;)
I still can't believe the Volturi had Rose under their thumb the entire time...even as a human! It's obvious she can create bonds between herself and others, but exactly how deep does that gift run? Could she really create a bond through an entire family and make them love each other? Looking over to Em, he seemed to be contemplating the same thing. Carlisle, Esme, Jazz, and Alice seemed to know what we were questioning and sent us a look that clearly said only we knew the truth...but yet, they believed just as Em and I had.
Looks like the only way to know for sure was to...
Just then, Izobel popped into our heads.
"You are the only ones to know the truth. They are currently trying to break the bond between the entire family. It's the only way for them to beat you. They planted the seed of doubt and that will cause you all to doubt what you already know...YOU are the future for our species!"
We all looked to each other for confirmation as to what was just seen. Most smiled while others winked. Looks like it's time to get this party started.
"Give up! The only way out of here alive is to join us or die. Hand over the Queen and you shall be rewarded handsomely for capturing the traitor amongst the vampire species." Aro stated arrogantly thinking he had us right where he wanted us.
"You all will perish tonight if you continue to harbor this traitor You all know that we are the true rulers of our species. Now hand her over or suffer the dire consequences." Caius added.
Their requests were falling on deaf ears. While they were spitting off their threats, we were coming up with a plan of attack making sure everyone knew what the plan was and would carry it out as requested. Those who didn't know of our gifts knew to wait until the family attacked. That was their sign to start the war and hit them with everything we had.
"This is your last chance! Join us or die." Marcus spat clearly getting pissed that we weren't acting as quickly as they thought we would.
"I'd rather test my theory and see if we truly are mates if you don't mind!" Bella stated cocking a brow in Aro's direction.
"I don't see the harm in it...after all, I was always fascinated with your gifts." Aro stated like a giddy child in a candy store.
The entire family stood in a straight line in front of our rivals. Everyone knew to wait until after our small demonstration to attack. All were chomping at the bit. The wolves started moving in closer so there was nowhere to run, the rest of our followers were standing behind us placed behind a shield so none of the Volturi's powers worked on them.
We all linked hands, Bells in the middle. Carlisle and Esme stood to the left of me while Jasper and Alice stood to Emmett's right. Before we began, Felix and Demetri joined us on the ends all linking hands, we brought them out in front of us.
Each of us had a glowing red ball of fire hovering in front of us. The look on our enemy's faces were priceless. They were all in awe of what we were doing. Just as they started to get the feeling this was a bad idea, we pushed our balls of fire right at them causing an explosion which threw them a good 100 feet from where their feet were planted. As soon as they hit the ground, the war began. The wolves came out of the woods attacking the first vampire they saw making sure they tore them limb from limb. Bella started a bonfire so they could toss the remains in and ensure that they were taken care of.
Looking around to see who was where, I saw Bella had Di in one hand and rose in the other. As she held them off the ground, fire consumed her hands and sent the women up in flames in a matter of seconds. I could see the next ones on her list were her brother and sister, Alec and Jane.
I just finished destroying Afton, which was no small feat let me tell you. Em was currently taking down the wives of Aro and Caius. Jasper and Alice had the brothers off to the side so they could watch the destruction of their army. They were bound by fire rings, so there was no way they were getting out of there.
~*AtWFD*~
All that were left were Jane, Alec, and the brothers. The wolves were scouting the area for any body parts left to ensure that they are disposed of properly. The rest of our allies decided to stick around and see what was to come of the last of the Volturi. Just then, Bella stepped up to her siblings to begin her interrogation.
"Why? My own family turned against me. I want to know why! I gave you everything and then some and yet, you stabbed me in the back and for what? You became puppets to these assholes. What did they promise you that was better than what you already had?" she ranted.
"We were always living in your shadow. It was all about you. Never about those who worked behind the scenes." Jane stated.
"What about us? What did we ever get in return for keeping the peace while you sat on your throne all high and mighty. All we wanted was to be acknowledged for our hard work and dedication." Alec added.
"Then the Volturi came along and promised us that we would have all of that as well as leading the guard." Jane added.
"So...let me get this straight; you sold me out for attention?" Bella asked. "Did you not hear what I told people after your missions were complete?"
"Your sister, our queen, would tell everyone that it was only HER idea. YOU agreed to it and carried out the mission. YOU ensured that her word was law. YOU made sure every new idea was carried out as well as the new rules that were added to our community. To put it bluntly, YOU were her support system that did what she asked. Did you not take into consideration that whenever YOU had an idea, she may have taken time to think them over, but always came back to you with a revised addition to YOUR ideas so they would work in OUR favor?" Demetri pointed out.
"She never took credit for what you did. She always spoke highly of you and on your behalf ensuring you received the credit you deserved!" Felix added.
"Then you go and stab her in the back by joining forces with the most sadistic assholes on the planet who managed to over throw her, kill her, and proceed to bank off the riches we all earned. All they wanted was the money, power, and respect from our kind and you handed it to them on a silver platter with your sister's head resting on top of it." Demetri concluded.
"WW DIDN'T KNOW YOU WERE DOING ALL THAT FOR US!" Jane bellowed as her body was racked with tearless sobs.
"We thought you hated us." Alec added in a whisper.
"How could I ever hate you? You are my blood. I tried so hard to ensure that you received the credit you deserved. I can't help that you only heard what you wanted to hear." Bella stated.
Em and I walked over to her and wrapped her into our arms as she sobbed. Em and I looked at each other knowing that she would have to punish them for what they've done. I really didn't want them put to death. With the Volturi out of the way, maybe they could rekindle their lost relationship. With that in mind, Em and I gave a quick nod and proceeded to hand them their punishment.
"As for your punishment, we feel death is to harsh for a simple misunderstanding. You will serve in our guard as recruiters under the instruction of Felix and Demetri. As you regain your sister's trust, you will move up in the ranks, but step out of line just once and you will be a pile of ashes before the sun sets that night. Use this punishment wisely and get back into her good graces. You may find the rewards she gives to be much more appropriate than what you received from them." I stated while cocking my head in the brother's direction to send my point home.
"You will be watched closely and will stay in the dungeons within the castle walls for the first month of your arrival. You need to be detoxed from preying on humans for so long. When you show you have your blood lust under control, and only then, will you be let out of the dungeons to roam freely. You will still be shadowed by Felix and Demetri until we know you can be trusted fully. Only then will you take your places at our sides. Is that understood?" Em finished.
They nodded their heads in the affirmative. "Do you take the deal or do you choose death?" I asked before we seal the deal.
"We accept your deal under one condition." Jane stated. "May we please have at least an hour to two a day with out sister to catch up?" she asked.
Em, Bella, and I looked at each other before Bella's face split into a wide smile that lit up the entire forest. "How about this, we will give you all the time we can so you can get to know us as well as your sister. That way you will know how we like to run things. We want you included on all changes, ideas, etc. that deal with our race. We want you included because if anything were to happen to us, you two would be taking over. We want you to learn how to rule the Vampire world if anything happens. That way, we live on through your stories and actions! Plus, we have yet to get marries and have a honeymoon which will give you your first experience as rulers." I added while winking at the twins.
The twins looked at each other, smiled wide and yelled "DEAL"!
Bella released the binds and they both ran to her engulfing her in a hug.
"SO THAT'S IT? THAT'S ALL THEY GET?" Caius shrieked.
"Nope that's not all." Bella stated while popping the "P". "Your first duty is to send these three fuckers to fiery pits of hell where they belong. If you really mean what you say, that you were lied to, then kill those who have wronged us all so we can take that first step to becoming the family we used to be." she added.
Jane and Alec made motions like they were cracking their knuckles and necks. "Time to give them an offer they can't refuse." Alec stated.
"Either way, they'll be swimmin with the fishes." Jane added just before they pounced on the old rulers.
~*AtWFD*~
"I want to thank you all for your help in returning me to my throne. I appreciate all of the sacrifices you all had to make to get me back there. Whenever you need anything, even if it's a donation to your lands, please don't hesitate to call us and allow us to return the favor. We owe all of you and are in debited to you as long as we shall rule." Bella stated to all of the tribe elders.
"If you ever need anything, money, supplies, allies, call us and we will be there as soon as we can. You also have free range on all red eyes after they have been questioned by one of us. If there is more than one, get rid of them, but I want to take all the proper precautions to ensure there will not be another uprising." she added.
"I shall pass the information on to all the other elders and make sure that if you are ever needed, they know how to get in touch with you for some much needed help." Billy stated.
"That includes your tribe as well. Is there something you're not telling me?" Bella asked.
"Well, it's more of a want than a need really. We were discussing new computers for all the kids in school..." he started but Em interrupted.
"Done. New laptops for each kid alright with you?" he asked cocking a brow.
"Really? Just like that? Wow, thank you so much. That's definitely a start." Billy added.
"Just get us a list of all the kids in school...junior high and up, and we will get those to you as soon as possible. Also, when new children begin junior high, please let us know so they can be provided with the same products as those before them." I stated while Billy nodded his head in agreement.
"Now, we revised the treaty as well. Golden eyes are allowed on our territory as long as they let us know they are coming ahead of time. The only ones allowed to drop in unannounced are the royal family." Billy added. "Feel free to drop in and lend a helping hand or just shoot the shit with us whenever you feel the need. We will miss you." With that, Billy and the rest of the Quileutes headed off to their cars to head back down to La Push.
"We shall miss you as well." Quail added. "The same applies to you on our lands as well."
"Don't worry, you'll be getting new laptops for the kids as well. Consider it a thank you for your help. Take care and call us if you need anything at all!" Em stated.
"Now, all that are left here are free to go. Our work is done for now. Make sure to spread the word that the Volturi have been defeated and the Golden Eyed Queen is back where she belongs. The sooner word is spread, the sooner we can start the clean up from the mess they left us." Bella said to all of the vampires that were still lingering. "We are heading to Volterra tonight. If you need anything, so not hesitate to call us. We all owe you for your loyalty."
As they all took off in different directions, we headed into the house to start packing up our belongings to start the move to Italy. It is time to reclaim what is ours and start anew in our world. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but we will definitely get there sooner rather than later.
A/N: ok guys...as much as I hate to say it...the epilogue is all that's left! I know, I hate to see another great story end, but look at it this way! It makes room for another great story to pop out of nowhere! Keep an eye out for me! I'll have 2 new stories hitting you when you least expect it! Love you all and thank you for taking the time to enjoy what my quirky mind comes up with! Until next time ;)
